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Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard

Reported: January 24, 2007 Initiated: January 24, 2007 #07087

Product Description

The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.

Reason for Recall

These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer's handle folds up. The words "Travel'N Baby" are printed on one side of the hair dryer.. Recalled by Metropolis Beauty Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.. Units affected: About 18,000.
Why was this product recalled?
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 24, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07087.